What are you doing that’s innovative? Submit your work and you could be honored in January with an award and even $25,000. The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is partnering with Association of MN Counties (AMC), the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), the MN School Boards Association (MSBA), and InCommons to recognize creative ways counties, cities, and … Read More
Search for Minnesota's Top Youth Volunteers
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program announced today the launch of its search for Minnesota’s top youth volunteers of 2013. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. Young volunteers can apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com or at … Read More
MREA Remembers Dennis Rettke
MREA paid tribute this week to Dennis Rettke, a longtime rural school advocate and former MREA executive director. Dennis grew up in Greater Minnesota, where he was known as stand-out athlete and student leader at his high school. He went on to serve Greater Minnesota as a teacher, principal and superintendent before becoming MREA’s executive director in 2001. He served … Read More